Rapidly progressive brain atrophy in septic ICU patients: a retrospective descriptive study using semiautomatic CT volumetry

Rapidly progressive brain atrophy in septic ICU patients: a retrospective descriptive study using semiautomatic CT volumetry

Abstract Background Sepsis is often associated with multiple organ failure; however, changes in brain volume with sepsis are not well understood. We assessed brain atrophy in the acute phase of sepsis using brain computed tomography (CT) scans, and their findings’ relationship to risk factors and ou...

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Main Authors: Ryuta Nakae, Tetsuro Sekine, Takashi Tagami, Yasuo Murai, Eigo Kodani, Geoffrey Warnock, Hidetaka Sato, Akio Morita, Hiroyuki Yokota, Shoji Yokobori
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Brain
Atrophy
Sepsis
Mechanical ventilation
Critical care outcomes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03828-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-021-03828-7

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